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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Amos
The name Amos is of Hebrew origin, which means “carried by God” and can be used both as a boy’s and a girl’s name. In Latin, Amos means “love” or “affection,” while in Spanish, it means “owners.”
The name can be traced back to the Hebrew Bible, where in the Old Testament, Amos was one of the Twelve Minor Prophets. He was an older contemporary of Hosea and Isaiah who was active during the rule of kings Jeroboam II of Israel and Uzziah of Judah. He was a follower of justice and the omnipotence of the Almighty, and his divine judgment became the rules of his prophecy.
Amos was also the name of an ancient city located near Turkey. In history, it was a settlement of the ancient Caria located near the Mediterranean sea. Amos is also a town in northwestern Quebec, Canada, located on the banks of the Harricana river.
The surname Amos was initially found in the county of Northumberland and is thought to be of Norman origin. It comes from an early member of the family who was a good friend and is derived from the Old French nickname “Amis” or “Ami,” which means “friend.”
Amos is a name that has been used since the Protestant Reformation and is more prevalent among the Puritans. The name appears in many popular references, like in the globally-acclaimed “Harry Potter” franchise as Amos Diggory, who was a British wizard working in the British Ministry of Magic. He lost his son Cedric, who was murdered on the orders of Lord Voldemort. Captain Amos Burke is the main character in the American detective series “Burke’s Law.” He is a fictional police detective and is later converted into a secret agent in the final season. Sheriff Amos Tupper from the American crime drama television series “Murder, She Wrote,” is another fictional character bearing this name. He is the Sheriff of Cabot Cove, Maine, and is played by Tom Bosley.
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Famous People With The Name Amos
- Amos Bronson AlcottAmerican educator, philosopher, and reformer, an advocate of women’s rights
- Wallace “Wally” AmosAmerican entrepreneur and founder of “Famous Amos” cookies
- Amos DolbearAmerican physicist, inventor of the wireless telegraph system
- Amos O’NealAmerican politician, represents Michigan in the Michigan House of Representatives
- John Allen AmosAmerican actor, renowned for his role in the CBS TV series “Good Times”
Amos On The Popularity Chart
Amos has both been used as a name and as a surname and has been historically popular in the US since the early 20th century. Check the graphical representation of its popularity over the years.
Popularity Over Time
Amos was a relatively popular name in the 1980s and suffered a slight decrease in popularity from 1996-2006. However, it regained its popularity subsequently and peaked in 2021, when 457 babies per million were given this name.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In the first half of the 1980s, Amos was a fairly well-ranking name. However, it dropped in ranking gradually, with its lowest ranking in 2008. The name saw a steady improvement in its ranking during the 2010s.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Amos
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